Vankas
About Vankas
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Vankas village is 551620. Vankas village is located in Dahanu tehsil of Thane district in Maharashtra, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Dahanu (tehsildar office) and 150km away from district headquarter Thane. As per 2009 stats, Vankas village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 870 hectares. Vankas has a total population of 4,019 peoples, out of which male population is 1,903 while female population is 2,116. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1111 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of vankas village is 27.10% out of which 37.26% males and 17.96% females are literate. There are about 713 houses in vankas village.
When it comes to administration, Vankas village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Vankas village comes under Dahanu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Palghar Lok Sabha constituency. Dahanu is nearest town to vankas village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 38km away.
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Population of Vankas
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,019 | 1,903 | 2,116 |
| Children (0-6) | 878 | 416 | 462 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 4,005 | 1,900 | 2,105 |
| Literate Population | 1,089 | 709 | 380 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,930 | 1,194 | 1,736 |
Connectivity of Vankas
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vankas
Where is Vankas located?
Vankas village is situated in Dahanu Tehsil, within the Thane district of Maharashtra, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Vankas?
Vankas serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Vankas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Vankas is 4,019, with 1,903 males and 2,116 females.
How many households are there in Vankas as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Vankas village has a total of 713 households.
What is the literacy rate in Vankas as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Vankas is 27.10%. The male literacy rate is 37.26%, while the female literacy rate is 17.96%.